Warner Bros celebrates dual success as ‘Sinners’ remains rock-solid with $15M in its fifth weekend; ‘Thunderbolts’ slips to third*
May 18, 2025
Horror is hot again—and Warner Bros. is leading the charge.
New Line’s ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ opened to a franchise-best $46 million, including a massive $21M Friday. Powered by strong nostalgia, stylish horror, and a solid B+ CinemaScore, the reboot has captivated a young, thrill-seeking audience—52% male, mostly 25–34. The South and Midwest led regional box office numbers, with Regal Times Square topping $82K on Friday alone.
Meanwhile, ‘Sinners’, also from Warner Bros., is proving its staying power. Now in its fifth weekend, it brought in $15M, pushing its total to $240.3M, holding steady despite new competition.
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- Disney’s ‘Thunderbolts’* slipped to $15.5M this weekend, a 52% drop, with a running domestic total of $154.4M.
- Amazon MGM’s ‘Accountant 2’ and Lionsgate’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ (featuring The Weeknd) are battling for fifth place, with the latter expected to end around $3.6M despite poor reviews and a C- CinemaScore.
- ‘Minecraft Movie’ continues its robust run, adding $5.9M for a total of $416.6M domestically.
🏆 Top 10 Films – Weekend Estimates (May 17–19, 2025)
| Rank | Title | Studio | Weekend Gross | Total Gross | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Destination: Bloodlines | WB | $46M | $46M | 1 |
| 2 | Thunderbolts* | Disney | $15.5M | $154.4M | 3 |
| 3 | Sinners | WB | $15M | $240.3M | 5 |
| 4 | A Minecraft Movie | WB | $5.9M | $416.6M | 7 |
| 5 | Accountant 2 | AMZ | $4.5M | $58.7M | 4 |
| 6 | Hurry Up Tomorrow | LG | $3.6M (est) | $3.6M | 1 |
| 7 | Clown in a Cornfield | IFC | $1.4M | $6.4M | 2 |
| 8 | Friendship | A24 | $1.4M | $2M | 2 |
| 9 | Until Dawn | Sony | $750K | $19.5M | 4 |
| 10 | The Amateur | 20th | $700K | $40.1M | 6 |
🎬 Box Office Takeaway
Horror franchises with nostalgic reboots are dominating 2025, especially when executed with flair and audience respect. Final Destination: Bloodlines is not just a revival—it’s a full-scale resurgence. And with ‘Sinners’ still going strong, Warner Bros. owns the scream circuit.
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